221 Newcastle Street

Northbridge WA 6003

Known as "Alfred Villa," this enchanting 2 bedroom 1 bathroom residence is steeped in history and brimming with character. Heritage-listed and beautifully preserved, the home (of which the current Alfred's Pizzeria is named after) was originally constructed circa-1897 by Thomas Bonner as part of a unique trio of street-front dwellings named after his three children - Ada Jane, Alfred Henry and Arthur John. Today, this delightfully-renovated property - finessed by award-winning builder Martin Colgan - still stands proud in its original Federation Italianate style, blending timeless architecture with sympathetic modern touches to create an abode that honours its past, while offering comfort for the present. Gated pin-code access reveals a splendid north-facing front entry courtyard and gorgeous verandah deck, leading into house itself. Solid wooden floorboards grace the initial hallway, as well as the two huge bedrooms - both comprising of split-system air-conditioners, custom hanging rails for clothes, brick fireplace features and striking sash windows.A combined laundry-cum-bathroom wet area plays host to a shower, toilet, stone vanity and under-bench storage, whilst the separate central dining area is tiled and boasts a brick feature wall and skylight for natural illumination.A tiled open-plan living and kitchen area at the back of the floor plan is light, bright, kept comfortable by another split-system air-conditioning unit and flows out to a central entertaining courtyard that is brilliant in its tranquillity.The modern kitchen itself is graced by stylish pendant light fittings, sparkling stone bench tops, a breakfast bar, a storage pantry, a stainless-steel Ariston dishwasher, a stainless-steel gas cooktop and an under-bench Bosch oven.At the rear, the single carport - where you will also find an under-cover clothesline - can be accessed via a side gate off Erichetti Place and enjoys handy internal shopper's entry, through the living room.Leave your car safely and securely parked as you get your step count going, strolling to the multitude of restaurants, cafes, boutique shops, bars, clubs, pubs and bespokeentertainment venues on offer - not to mention grocery shopping, medical facilities,public transport, beautiful Weld Square parklands, HBF Park, the State's museum and artgallery and the thick of the action within our cosmopolitan Perth CBD itself, namely the Murray and Hay Street malls. Convenient is definitely the word, here.A rare opportunity to secure a slice of history, "Alfred Villa" is a true treasure!Features: No strata fees Heritage-listed street-front residence One of 12 extremely rare Italianette villas in the State Renovated by award-winning builder, Martin Colgan High timber-lined ceilings Timber floors to the bedrooms and front part of the house Combined bathroom/laundry Central dining area and entertaining courtyard Open-plan living and kitchen area - with a breakfast bar, dishwasher and more Split-system air-conditioning Feature ceiling cornices Feature skirting boards Security doors and screens Instantaneous gas hot-water system Rear single carport - behind the side gate Off-road parking bays for your guests and visitors to utilise, along Newcastle Street - at the front of the property Built in 1897 (approx.) - in the same year that Newcastle Street was developed